Suzuki Swift: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 10.5% of Suzuki Swift MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11,176 | 15.4% |
| 2006 | 32,784 | 15.1% |
| 2007 | 54,990 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 55,314 | 14.3% |
| 2009 | 50,182 | 13.2% |
| 2010 | 41,669 | 13.5% |
| 2016 | 58,522 | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 44,590 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 55,748 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.